Software Configuration Engineer

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.

You provide software and application knowledge to support implementation of the given solutions.

How you will contribute

You will ensure that delivered services are optimized to meet business demands and the service operations strategy, plan, measure, report and communicate service improvement initiatives, and serve as a consultant on issues and resolutions. You will also recommend actions that can be taken to optimize investments and benefits and to mitigate risks. This role will require you to identify suppliers, evaluate them, on-board new vendors, establish and run vendor governance; collaborate with management and follow-up on requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, and payments; work with project resources to provide design collateral and to configure software components so they are aligned with security policy and governance; and ensure adherence to development and configuration standards and processes.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Working collaboratively with multiple vendors
• Leading complex projects - project management
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Managing infrastructure services delivery, support and excellence
• Working in global IT function with regional or global responsibilities in an environment like Mondelēz International
• Working with IT outsourcing providers using frameworks such as the IT Infrastructure Library
• Working with internal and external teams and leading when necessary

Job Summary:

We are seekingamotivatedSoftware ConfigurationEngineerto join our dynamicMondelez Digital Services – Research and Developmentteam. The ideal candidatewill have experience insoftwareconfigurationor digitalapplicationdevelopment & implementationin support of Research and Developmentinfood, consumer goods orpharmaceuticalsfor systems includinglikeProduct Lifecycle Management(PLM), Electronic Lab Notebooks(ELN),GlobalLaboratory Information System(GLIMS)orManufacturing Execution Systems(MES)or SAP. As a ConfigurationEngineer, you will play a critical role in designing, building, testing, deployingsoftware in support of foodscientists, process engineers, packaging engineers,chemistsand pilot plant staff.

Responsibilities:

Ability to deliver withminimal oversight from more senior team members:

Configuration & Implementation:

• Developexpertisein base software and existing configurations

  
  

• Partner with software customers to understand, document and align businessneeds

  
  

• Translate business needs into detailed functional and technical specifications.

  
  

• Execute the configurationwithin the softwarebased on business requirements and solution design.

  
  

• Develop anddriveexecution of User Acceptance Testing and resolve issues

  
  

• Troubleshoot and resolve configuration issues during testing and deployment.

  
  

• Ensure adherence to best practicesand standardization

  
  

• Build reports,dashboards,forms,calculations, visuals, notebook,inputsand outputs within the tool

  
  

• Own access and license management/approval within your area

  
  

• Leverage APIsto pull data into and out ofsoftware tointegration with up and downstream processes (Cloud services,Data  Bricks,PowerBI, etc.)

  
  

Leadership & Management:

• Provide guidance and mentorship/trainingto junior configuration consultants.

  
  

• Communicate effectively& independentlywith stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

  
  

• Identifyand mitigate risks related to configuration.

  
  

Documentation & Training:

• Create andmaintaincomprehensive documentationfor anydesign specifications, configuration guides, and test scripts.

  
  

• Partner with team to developtrainings for new functionality

  
  

• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions to ensure team members are proficient

  
  

• Perform training and onboarding sessions for software & project

  
  

Continuous Improvement:

• Stayup-to-datewith the latestsoftwarereleases and features.

  
  

• Identifyopportunities to improve configuration processes and methodologies.

  
  

• Contribute to the development of reusable configuration components and templates.

  
  

Experience& Qualification:

Experience:

• 4+ years oftotalcombinedexperiencewithinin thefollowingareas:

  
  

• Software configurationorsoftwareengineering

  
  

• Food,Pharma orConsumer goodsproductdevelopment, packaging development, analyticalchemistryorprocessengineering

  
  

• Data Science or Data Analytics

  
  

• Specification Management

  
  

• Proventrack recordof successfully implementing/deploying digital toolsin complexResearch and Developmentbusiness environments.

  
  

Skills:

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

  
  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  
  

• Excellent documentation skills.

  
  

• Ability tolearn newskills

  
  

Qualifications:

• Education:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology,Data Science,Data Analytics,Food Science,Engineering,Chemistry,Physics, Biology, Supply Chain Management,or related field.  

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Python Scripting for automation and processing of structured data files

  
  

• Experience with flat-file transfer protocols (SFTP) and RESTful API services 

  
  

• Experience with reportingand/or statisticaltools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, JMP, Minitab).

  
  

• Experience withDataBricksor Amazon Cloud Services

  
  

• Knowledge of Agile project management methodologies.

  
  

• Experience using AI

  
  

No Relocation support availableBusiness Unit SummaryAt Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broad range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.We have a rich portfolio of strong brands globally and locally including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the top position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy and the second top position in gum.Our 80,000 makers and bakers are located in more than 80 countries and we sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. Our people are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen—and happen fast.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job TypeRegularSoftware & ApplicationsTechnology & Digital